Thanks, Jamie. Feels like I could go on and on reading your fivers every morning I wake up with my coffee in tow, and never getting tired of reading them. Great job and words alone can’t describe my appreciation for the hard work you put in. Looking forward to the resumption of the season and the fivers after the all-star break.
As far as the last two games go, I would say I am more than satisfied with the way the team played, except for the fourth quarter of the Phoenix game which got chippy and the officiating was horrendous. But otherwise, great effort. That’s about all I can say.
I like the way Morris, Kuzma, Trez, Schroeder, and McKinnie played. Wish Damian Jones had a wider window to audition his talent. But don’t think he has any control over that at this point. We shall see what happens next. In the meantime, let the folks rest those banged-up bones.
Thank you, Jamie. Looking forward to your fivers on the half-second of the season. Go Lakers!
I think with JaVale it’s an issue of controlling where he plays rather than the money. Declining option likely means he will be traded as filler. Opting out could give him control.
Lakers now don’t have enough money to aggregate with Kuzma for a trade unless they include a KCP S&T. Chances of a trade now diminishing but keeping KCP increasing. Wonder if there is a chance they might trade Kuzma for a first round pick if a shooter they love falls enough. Certain we’re going to be shopping for second rounders.
MLE and BAE now become everything. Starting to like Baynes and Matthews for the MLE. Maybe WCS or Noel for the BAE on 2-year deals. Only $20 million left after LeBron and AD with the cap increases now all but gone. Giannis plan is caput. Going to be interesting to see how Rob responds. Looking like last couple of years when we got off to great start but then fizzled. Need some Pelinka magic to finish.